FRAUDS: The Men Who Sold the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, & Fake Countries | RER

FRAUDS: The Men Who Sold the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, & Fake Countries | RER

April 29, 2026 · 1h 11m · Episode 149

About this episode

The episode explores the audacious stories of notorious con men and their scams throughout history.

Would you buy the Brooklyn Bridge? What about a beachfront property in a country that doesn't exist? Tonight on RER, we're diving into the unbelievable true stories of history's most notorious con men, swindlers, and scammers. Join us as we break down the psychology, the audacity, and the absolute sheer nerve of the men who managed to trick the world. From monumental real estate scams to fake martial arts legacies, these are the "Frauds" that shaped history. theredeyereport.com

People in this episode

Host: Red Eye Report

Topics covered

Keywords

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Eiffel Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, country that doesn't exist

More episodes of Red Eye Report

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Red Eye Report podcast page.